Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

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About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina.

influential, but helpless to intervene

John 18:15 John 18:15 Simon Peter was following Jesus, as was another disciple. That disciple was known to the high priest; so he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard. John 18:16 But Peter remained standing outside by the … Continue reading →

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one man to die for the people

John 18:7-14 John 18:7 Then he asked them again, “Who is it that you’re seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they said. John 18:8 “I told you I am he,” Jesus replied. “So if you’re looking for me, let these men leave.” … Continue reading →

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the awesome power of Jesus’ presence

John 18:1-6 John 18:1 After Jesus had said these things, he exited with his disciples across the Kidron Valley, where there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. John 18:2 Judas, who betrayed him, also knew … Continue reading →

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being with Christ will have to wait

John 17:24-26 John 17:24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am so that they will experience my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the world’s foundation. John … Continue reading →

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the unity that he prayed for

John 17:17-23 John 17:20 “I pray not only for these but also for those who trust in me through their word. John 17:21 May they all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. May … Continue reading →

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dedicated and sent

John 17:15-19 Joh 17:15 I am not praying that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. Joh 17:16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the … Continue reading →

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not welcome

John 17:12-14 Joh 17:12 While I was with them, I was protecting them by your name that you have given me. I guarded them and not one of them is lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture … Continue reading →

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community and mutual identity

John 17:9-11 Joh 17:9 “I pray for them. I am not praying for the world but for those you have given me, because they are yours. Joh 17:10 Everything I have is yours, and everything you have is mine, and … Continue reading →

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fully responding to the gospel

John 17:4-8 John 17:4 I have made you glorious on the land by completing the work you gave me to do. John 17:5 Now, Father, make me glorious in your presence with that glory I had with you before the … Continue reading →

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worth continuing forever

John 17:1-3 Joh 17:1 Jesus spoke these things, looked up to the sky, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Make your Son glorious so that the Son may make you glorious, Joh 17:2 since you gave him authority over … Continue reading →

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